Truck Restoration

[JESSE1]

Wow, a great find. Is this your first 9000? Look forward to your restoration. Looks like the frame starts to slope down to the front at about 2 feet behind the cab. I guess that would be to help fit the big Cummins into a small space. Is the engine tilted to the right? Looks like the back of the tranny is just at the back of the cab. Is there any space at all for a passenger in the cab? Love those old Whites.

This is my first 9000. The company Dad drove for had one back in the '60's and I remember riding in it a few times. Passenger seat is a fold down jump seat, not much room Doghouse takes up most of the cab space. These trucks are very rare in this condition. I removed the floor mat and driver's seat to work on the floor board. I've treated it with KBS Rust Blast and will coat it with KBS Rust Seal to stop the rust. You can see the fold up jumpseat in one pic.

 

[dodge man]

If the earlier post had said the engine was tilted I would have said it has a broken motor mount.

 

[Tractorable]

So what are the chances that the old girl could run? Does the motor turn? Any missing parts?

 

[JESSE1]

So what are the chances that the old girl could run? Does the motor turn? Any missing parts?

The previous owner drove it to his ranch three years ago so I'm hoping it will run. I'm getting batteries Monday. It's full of oil and radiator was full. I'll make sure I have functioning oil pressure and water temp gauges before I try to start it. Except for the paint the truck is in extremely good shape for a '65.

 

[two_bit_score]

Good Luck! Looking forward to pics as you move along with it!

 

[EddieWalker]

Just how big is your barn?

 

[JESSE1]

Just how big is your barn?

Not big enough!